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New Delhi: Foreign Medical Graduates undergoing internship at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College in Vidisha have filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking redress for the non-payment of stipend during their compulsory internship. The Supreme Court of India, with a bench led by Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, issued a notice on January 23, 2024, in response to the consideration of the plea. The plea drew upon circulars issued by the Apex Medical Commission dated March 4, 2022, and May 19, 2022, to substantiate its case. As per these circulars, the petitioner argued that the stipend for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) should be on par with that provided to Indian Medical Graduates. The plea underscored that a notice from the Government Medical Education Department, Madhya Pradesh, addressed to the Commissioner of Medical Education, Bhopal, mandated a stipend of Rs 12,760 for interns, effective from April 1, 2022. The petitioners began their internship on April 1, 2023. However, the stipend of Rs 12,760 was disbursed to the batch, consisting of 69 students, only for the initial two months. Subsequently, from June 2023 onward, the students did not receive any stipend. The plea emphasized that Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) in other states, such as Assam, are receiving stipends. The failure to provide a stipend to FMGs for their services is deemed as severe harassment and a violation of natural justice principles, as it compromises the fundamental rights of the FMGs.
Punjab Health Minister Announces Recruitment of 1,000 Doctors
ന്യൂ ഡൽഹി: കഴിഞ്ഞ വർഷത്തെ വാസ്ക്കുലാർ സർജൻ ഓഫ് ദി ഇയർ അവാർഡ് സ്വന്തമാക്കി ഡോ. രാവുൽ ജിൻഡാൽ. ദി ഗ്ലോബൽ ഇന്ത്യൻസ് കോൺക്ലേവ് ആൻഡ് അവാർഡ്സ് (ജി.ഐ.സി.എ) ആണ് ഈ വിശിഷ്ട പുരസ്കാരം ഡോ. രാവുലിന് നൽകിയത്.
Seoul (South Korea): On Friday, South Korean police conducted a raid on the offices of the Korean Medical Association, according to an officer speaking to AFP. This action comes amidst the government's efforts to address a doctors' strike, which has resulted in widespread disruption in hospitals.
Three Doctors Charged with Medical Negligence in Bhiwandi
In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
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